Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeFinished steel import permit tons up 33 percent in 2010 vs. 2009Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reports that steel import permit applications for the month of December totaled 1,814,000 net tons (NT). This was a 0.4-percent decrease from the 1,808,000 permit tons recorded in November and a 2-percent increase […]January 6, 2011SafetyWhat does AASHTO think about the House rules?The American Association of Safety and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Executive Director John Horsley issued a statement on Jan. 5 regarding the adoption of a House of Representatives rules package that changes Rule XXI, clause 3:January 6, 2011HomeTransportation Investment: What Would Reagan Do?Today on the floor of the House of Representatives, members read aloud the text of the U.S. Constitution in its entirety. They also received a message sent to their offices by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). It reminded lawmakers that the Constitution (Article 1, Section 8) embraces transportation investment as a core function of the federal government and noted that January 6 is the anniversary of a significant federal transportation milestone.January 6, 2011BusinessReport: The Top 25 Surface Transportation Projects to Support Economic Growth in WyomingIn order to support Wyoming’s rapidly growing energy industry and allow the state’s agriculture, tourism and manufacturing industries to thrive, the state will need to make numerous improvements to its surface transportation system. This is according to a new report released Jan. 5 by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based national transportation research organization. TRIP’s report, “The […]January 5, 2011RoadbuildingNational Trench Safety Opens New Branch OperationHOUSTON, T.X.—National Trench Safety, LLC (NTS), a Houston-based company specializing in the rental and sales of trench and traffic safety equipment, as well as OSHA-compliant training classes, announced today that it has opened a new branch in Salt Lake City, Utah. “We are very excited about our new Salt Lake City operation,” said Ron Chilton, […]January 5, 2011RoadbuildingHiPer ‘revolution’ upgrades with new receiver: HiPer IILIVERMORE, Calif. – December 15, 2010 – Topcon Positioning Systems’ (TPS) HiPer series of GNSS receivers revolutionized Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology when it was introduced more than 10 years ago. The HiPer receivers set the industry standard for integrated system design and eliminated the need for bulky backpacks and cables. Today, the revolution […]January 5, 2011RoadbuildingSnowEx Introduces New Professional-Grade Drop SpreaderWARREN, Mich. – SnowEx introduces its SD-95 drop spreader for ice management in confined areas. Ideal for sidewalks, driveways and other tight applications, the new spreader delivers a consistent flow of material directly to the ground, reducing waste and preventing the material from flinging into unwanted locations. The SD-95 includes a corrosion-resistant polyethylene hopper, which […]January 5, 2011RoadbuildingNew Innovative Parallel Lift Plow from Henke Manufacturing, KS – The latest snow fighting product from Henke Manufacturing is their “Parallel Lift Plow”. Designed to remain parallel to the ground in transport or in angling positions, this unique plow can be completely removed from the truck hydraulically, leaving only a flat plate. The truck hitch and power reversing and lifting mechanisms remain […]January 5, 2011HomeJLG, Bridgestone collaborate for exclusive supply agreementOshkosh Corp.company JLG Industries Inc. and Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Off Road Tire division have agreed to the exclusive supply of Firestone DuraForce MH tires on JLG, Lull, and SkyTrak branded telehandlers. “JLG and Bridgestone Americas Off Road collaborated to create the Firestone DuraForce MH that will set a new industry standard by increasing tire […]January 5, 2011Home$46 million in stimulus funds start Presidio Parkway project second phaseThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (Authority) are one step closer to delivering the second phase of the Presidio Parkway project as they awarded the public-private partnership agreement to the selected bidder, Golden Link Partners. On Jan. 3, the project received $46 million in funding from the American […]January 5, 2011Previous PagePage 283 of 590Next PageTop StoriesGraders/ScrapersLiuGong Enters North American Motor Grader Market with the 4215DWith a 225-horsepower Cummins engine, 14-foot blade and EH controls, the motor grader is designed for roadbuilding and other earthwork projects.Off-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksCompact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
